1,000 GIFTS, #860 to #874

Writing today from a wonderful place…HOME, in a wonderful mood (day off from work), and with a thankful heart for all the reasons below…and many more…

860. Thankful first of all today for our veterans and their families. My Dad served in the Vietnam War and was a career Marine. I’m so proud of him and I love him very much. I love his patriotism and the way we fly both the American flag and the USMC flag here at the farm every day…

861. I love this time of year, and I love planting little violas in my strawberry jar. By the time spring rolls around and they have covered the jar, it is time for the begonias…

862. Last week on Election Day morning before we left for work, my husband was in the back of the house, and I was in the kitchen. We both tweeted at the same time (not knowing that we each were doing so) and our hearts were in tune. God is our HOPE – always, no matter who resides on Pennsylvania Avenue.

863. My church is hosting the annual state meeting of our denomination. Last night our choir and orchestra led in worship for the pre-convention “rally.” It was glorious, simply glorious. So good to see lots of our friends in the ministry and to be a church that leads the way in this state. The theme is “The Great Commission…My Mission.” Lord help us share Christ with others…

864. This little sweetheart fell asleep when I was holding her. She is a sleeping beauty for sure.

866. I pulled up all my zinnias in late summer and they have re-seeded. What fun to have these summer flowers right here in fall. Sometimes God brings things to us in what may seem the wrong time to us, but His ways are best.

867. This little grandgirl is 7 weeks old and is as sweet as she can be. Bright eyed and alert and so pretty. She surprised me with a visit to my office last week…

868. My friend Lanie and I attended a class together to learn a technique combining quilting and embroidery. We had the best time. I’m thankful for God’s grace in my life to give me such a wonderful lifelong friend.

869. Today was a beautiful warm day. My youngest son brought Jackson to the farm for a while this morning. He’d been sick and needed some fresh air…Jonathan caught this cute picture of him climbing the fence. I enjoyed their visit.

870. So thankful to teach these beautiful senior adult ladies yesterday morning in Bible study. They were such an encouragement to me. I love my church family.

871. One of the most wonderful seasons of the year is Autumn. I love the colors of fall, the cooler air, the spicy scents of candles, the anticipation of the holidays, the uncommercialized holiday of Thanksgiving, and God’s grace as people pause to count their blessings…

872. This Red Glory Maple…

873. This gorgeous purple pansy…

874. I made this little “first Thanksgiving” onesie for my newest little granddaughter…you can be sure we are counting her life and addition to our family as one of God’s greatest gifts this year.

I’m nearing the end of this 1,000 gifts journey and I’ve enjoyed every moment. Would you consider beginning your own journey of counting His gifts of grace? You don’t have to put them in a blog. There are apps for your smart phone, and guess what? A paper and an old-fashioned journal work just as well. But the greatest place to treasure these gifts is deep in your heart, where you can recall them without the aid of the internet or a computer…

Comments

Love the 1st Thanksgiving onesie! I had been thinking of you and finally realized that I needed to “unfollow” your previous blog and follow this one. You magically appeared in my reading list again! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful! Blessings!